The statement only mentions suppliers have to meet the reporting obligations, stating "the Sustainability Declaration forms part of a new contractual relationship between DekaBank and its suppliers. It sets out minimum standards and is intended to ensure collaboration with suppliers and contractors who share similar values with us. The Sustainability Declaration details the requirements imposed by DekaBank on the contracting parties in relation to human rights, forced labour, minimum wage, discrimination, working hours, child labour, protection of health, freedom of association and collective negotiation. It also reflects the aforementioned policy adopted by Deka on slavery and human trafficking." (p.2)